- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redding, CA
Stellar Charter
Federal NCES profile for Stellar Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063204014118Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stellar Charter earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stellar Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stellar Charter ranks #2 of 10 schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Redding Elementary · California
NCES ID 063204014118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Stellar Charter grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+29.5%).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 063204014118 · Redding, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
273 enr · 21:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Turtle Bay (692 students)
Stellar Charter grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+29.5%). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stellar Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay
692 students
- Manzanita Elem
Manzanita Elementary
545 students
- Sequoia Middle
Sequoia Middle
461 students
- Bonny View Ele
Bonny View Elementary
292 students
- This school 273
Stellar Charter
273 students
- Sycamore Eleme 235
Sycamore Elementary
235 students
What this shows Stellar Charter reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stellar Charter compares
Stellar Charter is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Stellar Charter is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Redding Elementary reports $17,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stellar Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Bay | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manzanita Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonny View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stellar Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Redding
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University Preparatory
Standard public school
1,009 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Redding School of the Arts
Standard public school
634 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Shasta View Academy
Standard public school
493 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Standard public school
287 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Redding Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
219 students 43.8:1 students per teacher
Shasta County Independent Study
Standard public school
102 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stellar Charter
How many students attend Stellar Charter?
Stellar Charter has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redding, CA. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stellar Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Stellar Charter is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stellar Charter?
43.5% of students at Stellar Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stellar Charter?
The largest demographic group at Stellar Charter is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Redding, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stellar Charter?
Stellar Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stellar Charter rank among schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Stellar Charter ranks #2 of 10 schools in Redding, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Redding on the city page.
What other schools are in Redding Elementary?
Besides Stellar Charter, Redding Elementary also operates Turtle Bay (692 students), Manzanita Elementary (545 students), and Sequoia Middle (461 students). See the Redding Elementary district page for the complete list.